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Don’t chuck your Android phone across the room in fear just yet.
A report from the security firm Kryptowire, via Wired, shows that many Android phones are stunningly vulnerable thanks to Android’s open operating system. But while this report is concerning, the real-world threat it poses to actual Android phone users might not be that big of a deal.
Kryptowire analyzed 10 Android devices supported by U.S. carriers, and found that bugs in the firmware — the permanent pre-loaded software responsible for running the phones — left them open to attack by a malicious app. Read more…
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Charlottesville Anniversary: White Supremacy Didn't Invade. It Was Always Here.
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Seattle hosted an all-star grunge festival this weekend featuring some of the era’s best acts.
Of all the sets, Pearl Jam’s stood out the most. With the help of Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron, the band covered Chris Cornell’s “Missing.”
It’s been just a little over a year since Cornell’s suicide.
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”Missing” came from Cornell’s 1992 EP Poncier. You can watch the full Pearl Jam here:
Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil also joined the band later on, for a cover-filled encore that included songs by MC5, The Stooges, and Dead Boys. Read more…
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Man accused of starting Holy Fire in Southern California causes a stir in court appearance
August 11, 2018
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'Dora the Explorer' star Isabela Moner shares a look at her perfect movie costume
August 11, 2018Whatever your opinion may be of a live-action Dora the Explorer movie, there’s no denying that star Isabela Moner has the look down.
On Friday, Moner posted a photo of herself in costume on her personal Instagram page. The caption accompanying the photo is as straightforward as such things get: “So excited to show you the First Look of me as #DoraTheExplorer.”
See for yourself:
So excited to show you the First Look of me as #DoraTheExplorer
A post shared by Isabela 🇵🇪🇺🇸 (@isabelamoner) on Aug 10, 2018 at 12:44am PDT
The animated TV series keeps up with Dora’s adventures as a 7-year-old adventure-seeker armed with a purple backpack and a talking monkey named Boots. Dora’s Hispanic identity is an important part of the show, with much of its educational output revolving around the Spanish language. Read more…
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Source: Mashable | 'Dora the Explorer' star Isabela Moner shares a look at her perfect movie costume
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